Eleven million people across southern Africa are running out of food. If we act now, we can prevent

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Eleven million people across southern Africa are
running out of food. If we act now, we can
prevent a disaster and save lives.
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Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe are worst affected.
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Wizaki Joseph, from Malawi, has just buried his
21-year-old daughter, Serena.
They begged food from their neighbours, but it
was not enough.
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Tearfunds church-based partner Eagles is
weighing babies regularly here. Most are losing
weight.
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Most people are surviving on one meal a day. Many
are reduced to eating bitter fruit that contains
little nutrition.
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Tearfund partners have been distributing food for
many months.
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They have been helping people prepare for
disaster. This irrigated field is a symbol of
hope in a barren land.
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Churches are doing wonderful things in caring
for those who are suffering. Cuthbert Gondwe of
Tearfund partner Eagles.
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• Please pray
• for those running out of food
• that partners will be able to buy food, which is
  scarce
• that co-ordination between agencies ensures that
  the most vulnerable people are reached

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• Please pray
• that UK staff can support partners with wisdom
  and energy
• that lives will be saved

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www.tearfund.org/appeal 0845 355 8355
Photos Layton Thompson